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743 Wood Avenue, Edison, NJ 08850

$889,000

5 beds 2 baths Built 197245 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this meticulously maintained, suburban oasis sitting on an extraordinary 0.52-acre prime lot in a highly desirable neighborhood in Edison with potential for development. Offering a perfect blend of space, functionality, and move-in ready comfort, this 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom split-level home is a rare find. The bright, open-concept main level features expansive living and dining spaces accented by beautifully polished hardwood floors. The kitchen opens directly via sliders to a massive, freshly stained deck, ideal for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining overlooking your plush, fully fenced-in private backyard. The upper level boasts three spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with direct bathroom access. The fully finished lower level offers incredible versatility, featuring a large fourth bedroom, a fifth room perfect for a private home office, a dedicated laundry/utility room, and direct access to the built-in garage. A second full bathroom is conveniently located off the spacious recreation room, which features sliders leading straight out to the sweeping yard. Complete with a brand-new roof and central heating/cooling, this home offers total peace of mind. Positioned on a rare, expansive lot bordered by peaceful woods, the property offers unmatched privacy today and incredible long-term investment potential for the future. Don't miss this rare opportunity. Showings begin on Tuesday, May 26th.

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Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.

Your estimated payment
$8,139/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$7,879
Principal + interest$5,727
Property tax + insurance$1,819
PMI / 2nd mortgage$333
Utilities
$742
Heating + cooling$218
Internet + TV + phone$140
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$140
$8,139/mo TLC
Budget$8,639/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$889,000
Down payment
$44,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$844,550
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bi-Level, Split Level
Year built
1972
Lot size
0.52 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$10,711
MLS #
2616242R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)

Home features

Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeOvenWasher
Interior
2 BedroomsLaundry RoomBath FullFamily Room3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomDining RoomNone
Exterior
DeckPatio
Parking
1 Car WidthAsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDrivewayPaved
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Accessibility
Support Rails
Flooring
Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Wooded, Near Public Transit

Neighborhood — 08850

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population7,7428,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19902.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,6211,137
Male3,7484,307,827147,432,321
Female3,9944,525,010151,655,844
Never Married1,6171,965,81163,775,926
Married3,6253,647,435123,120,365
Separated145391,23912,639,686
Widowed441515,17215,467,586
Divorced429529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold2,8863,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.682.732.60
Medial Age39.8437.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$80,661$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$90,327$83,312$63,629
P C I$33,672$30,662$24,529
M D I$64,555$52,505$41,133
A T H E$65,785$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.20%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8850

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